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At General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, we’re not just engineering technology — we’re shaping the future of defence and security. Our teams design and deliver advanced, mission-critical solutions that enhance national security, strengthen communities, and protect the people we serve.

If you’re looking for meaningful work that contributes to a safer, more secure world, you’ll find purpose here. Every day, your skills will directly impact programs that matter.

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Junior Systems Engineer to join our Land Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (LC5ISR) team, supporting the development of advanced Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) capabilities for the Canadian Army.

In this role, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary engineering team to help design, develop, integrate and test complex systems that support military communications, situational awareness and operational decision-making.

As part of an Agile development team, you will gain hands‑on experience across the systems engineering lifecycle, working alongside experienced engineers to contribute to system architecture, requirements development, integration and verification activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early‑career engineer who enjoys problem‑solving, learning new technologies and contributing to meaningful engineering projects.

The following are typical responsibilities:

- Analysis and decomposition of complex problems into achievable solutions
- Develop and document system designs, use cases and system interfaces




- Architecture Modelling in tools such as Enterprise Architecture
- Requirements Management in tools such as DOORs
- Verification and Validation support
- Prototype potential solutions for recommendation
- Investigate system defects and raise problem reports
- Assist in planning and coordinating solution and feature development
- Support external validation test events and field trials
- Some work may involve Networking and routing (e.g. Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Microsoft Applications,
- Expand knowledge of latest technologies, products and market trends relevant to area of work
- Provide coaching and mentorship to team members

Qualifications

What You Need to Have to Succeed

- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent education and experience.
- 0–1 years of relevant experience in systems engineering or a related technical field. Recent graduates and candidates with relevant co‑op or internship experience are encouraged to apply.
- Foundational knowledge of systems engineering principles and methodologies.
- Understanding of system design, integration and testing fundamentals.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.




- Ability to understand technical concepts and contribute to the development of complex systems.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage assigned tasks and deadlines.
- Willingness to learn recent technologies, engineering tools and methodologies.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

What Makes You Stand Out:

- Academic, co‑op, internship or professional experience in systems engineering or a related technical field.
- Familiarity with architecture modelling tools such as Enterprise Architect.
- Exposure to requirements management tools such as IBM DOORS.
- Knowledge of systems engineering architecture frameworks such as DnDAF or DoDAF.
- Basic understanding of networking concepts, including VLANs and routing.
- Familiarity with software development, hardware integration or system testing.
- Interest in defence technologies, military communications or intelligence and surveillance system

Additional Information

What We Offer
The hiring range for this position is $75,000 to $80,000 CAD annual.

Our goal is to provide a fair and competitive offer based on an assessment of internal equity and your qualifications, including:

- Technical and non‑technical skills
- Education and certifications

Our Benefits
At General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, we prioritize work‑life balance. As a fulltime regular/term employee, you can enjoy a supportive, friendly and respectful environment with a competitive total rewards package.

- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your eligible dependents, from day one of employment at n

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